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This Week in History – Week of Aug. 9th
Aug. 9th 1831 The first Mohawk & Hudson train ran from Albany to Schenectady. 2014 Live Shakespeare returns to Little Falls with the Little Falls Theater Company’s (“LiFT”) production of “Twelfth Night” during the 27th annual Canal Celebration. Under the guidance of director and performer…
This Week in History – Week of August 2nd
Aug. 2nd 1843 Seventy-six year old John Quincey Adams, ex-president, statesman, poet, and philosopher briefly visited Little Falls, and spoke to several hundred admirers at the railroad depot. Adams, on an excursion of New York State, was warmly welcomed by Judge Loomis. 1901 The…
This Week in History – Week of July 26th
July 26th 1848 Village Trustees contracted with J. Clark Company of Cazenovia for a town clock for $250. It was to be placed in a church designated by the trustees. The clock was to run without winding for eight days, and strike loud enough to…
This Week in History – Week of July 19th
July 19th 1812 General Christopher Bellinger, a native of Little Falls, was one of the American commanders in the Battle of Sackett’s Harbor on Lake Ontario, the first land battle of the War of 1812. Bellinger was the son of Colonel Peter Bellinger and Delia…
This Week in History – Week of July 12th
July 12th 1812 Colonel Morgan, proprietor of the “Stags Head Tavern” (formerly Cranes Tavern) entertained General Stephen Van Rensselaer and his officers on their way to the Canadian frontier. A sumptuous banquet was served followed by the usual toasts. 1831 Edward Ellice sold his father’s…
This Week in History – Week of July 5th
July 5th 1832 The undisputed Asiatic Cholera is extending over our country, one case is reported in Little Falls. An ordinance for the protection of our village was passed. It ordained that no boatman or other person shall land or set ashore from the Erie…
This Week in History – Week of June 28th
June 28th 1812 On this date hostilities began between the United States and Great Britain in what became to be known as “The War of 1812.” The Western Inland Lock Navigation Company canal at Little Falls, with its five locks, experienced high volumes of passage…
This Week in History – Week of June 21st
June 21st 1821 While the stage was rapidly passing westward through the village, a passenger was thrown off and crushed beneath the wheels. Joseph Cowden, a merchant from Genesee County, returning home, died twenty minutes later. His remains were buried in our village cemetery. 1870…
This Week in History – Week of June 14th
June 14th 1881 A grand concert given at the Cronkhite Opera House was undoubtedly the musical event of the season. Appearing were Mr. E. A. Stoddaerd, baritone of New York City, Miss Nellie Bianyelt, mezzo soprano of Brooklyn, Miss Blanche Houghton, Miss Adeline H. Green…
This Week in History – Week of June 7th
June 7th 1921 Seventy-five people, from seven families, were driven from their homes this morning, with only scant, belongings in a tenement fire on East Mill Street near Seeley Street. Where the people can move to is in question, as the city already has a…
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